As leaders, it is important for us to create avenues for students to use their voices as advocates who work for positive social and systemic change. We believe that young people of all ages in Newburgh deserve invitations to be civically engaged and to peacefully advocate for themselves and their communities. March 14th is an opportune moment for educators and students to stand in solidarity for an issue that impacts us all. If we act proactively and plan for safe, organized activities in our NECSD schools, we can ensure that students feel valued and validated in their responses to the recent tragedies and subsequent concerns on school safety.

We support scholars who wish to use their voice in positive ways. On March 14th, Newburgh Schools will coordinate activities that honor the 17 individuals who lost their lives in Parkland, Florida. These activities will range from wearing orange, planting flowers, and/or observed moments of silence. We encourage you to speak with your child(ren) about what is occurring around the country.

If your child has expressed an interest in participating in any of these pre-determined activities, please reach out to their building Principal as they are being scheduled.

This past Tuesday, March 6th 2018 I held a School Safety Town Hall Meeting in order to give scholars and fellow parents an opportunity for their voices to be heard and for their concerns to be addressed, without any disruption to the regular school day and instructional time.